SUMTER COUNTY,
SOUTH CAROLINA
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June 2000 - December
2000
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Cindy Ridgeway Parker
My address is: 6 Sandalwood Lane, Sumter, S.C. 29154
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PETTYPOOL - Looking for father
of Seth Pettypool, d. 1791 Claremont County, S.C. H e had a brother, Abraham
and sons William, Robert, and Nazareth. Several Abrahams can be found in
S.C. in late 1700's. It is possible that one is the father of my Seth.
(June 4, 2000)
Paul
Buckley
Pauldbuckley@worldnet.att.net
LEDKINS - Searching for information
about a Ledkins family which was in Sumter District in 1823. According
to the tombstone of William J. Ledkins (1823-1875) in Conecuh County, Alabama,
he was born in Sumter County. His father's name is unknown. His mother,
Sarah Ledkins, first appears in Alabama in the 1850 census, apparently
a widow at age 48. Her other child was Joseph T. Ledkins (1828-1899), also
born in SC. Any leads on this family will be appreciated. 6/11/2000.
Charles A.
Sherrill
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
bookish 59@cs.com
BROWN/REAMES -I am looking
for information on Francis (Frank) B. Brown and his ancestors. He was born
in South Carolina August 9, 1827. He married Antonette G. Reames December
28, 1850. They had six children between 1851 and 1870 and all were born
in either Sumter or Clarendon Counties. 6/18/2000
Dianne Brown Cannestra
DianneBC@aol.com
8235 Landing South
Atlanta, GA 30350
COKER - I am trying to get
to the information on John Coker (no other information) father of Whitley
Coker (1745-1820) and Benjamin Coker (b. after 1745). I have much on Whitley's
line but need Benjamin's as well. Benjamin had a son named Shugar John
Coker (1829-1912) and his line is well-developed. I need help with Benjamin
on back through John and earlier. June 23, 2000
James W. Tinney
jwtinney@oonl.com
STEPHENS - I am searching
for any info concerning my gggggrandfather Charles William Stephens. He
was married to Nancy surname unknown. Both Charles and Nancy were born
in 1772 Sumpter Co. SC. The two of them had four children names as follows:
William, Benjamin, Charles and Mary. The three boys all left SC and moved
to different areas of Ala. My ggggrandfather William born in 1799 at Sumter
Co moved to Jackson county Al. The mother Nancy moved there and was living
with William at her death. Benjamin moved to Montgomery Ala area. I would
appreciate any info anyone has concerning this family.
July
2, 2000
R V Strickland
RStric1029@aol.com
210 Algiers St
Pensacola, Fl 32505
GARRETT/GARROTT/OSTEEN - I'm
searching for information about Thomas GARRETT/GARROTT who was married
to Temperance(Tempe) OSTEEN. Thomas' son John A. was in the Sumter area
until about 1857. I believe Thomas remained in the area after this time.
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
July
2, 2000
Kathy Garrett Holloway
eugeneh@eatel.net
LYNAM -I am researching my
husbands side of the family. We are searching for his Great Grandfathers
parents and siblings. He was Marshall Braceley Linam/Lynam born in 1822
in SC and we think Sumter County. Any information would be appreciated.
July
2, 2000
Joan Linam
JLinam@net1inc.net
COOK- Sumter
Co. Federal Census of 1830, pg. 095, has Mrs. Martha Cook, age 40-50 with
a male age 10-15 and a female age 5-10. The male may be Alfred R. Cook,
my gggrandfather. In 1842, in AL., he married the girl who lived next door
in Sumter Co., Nancy Susan Howell. They named their first son William M.
Cook (could be child's paternal grandfather) and two other sons John Wesley
and John T. Cook. In 1810 and 1820 Sumter Co., a John Cook was included
in the census and may be Alfred's grandfather. Does anyone have information
on these Cooks? July 2, 2000
James H. Davis
james.davis@celebration.fl.us
P. O. Box 470522
Celebration, FL. 34747-0522
ROGERS/DUCKWORTH -Can anyone
help combine these two sets of information into one family? Shadrach(k)
Rog(d)gers was born some place in the Carolina's or in Nanesmond Va in
(or about) 1757. He married Hopey Bethea in Sumter Co. SC I have "long
term family knowledge" that his Father was Named Timothy and he had a brother
named Lot. The story goes that the brothers married sisters --Shadrach
to Hopey Bethea and Lot to Anna Bethea. (The Bethias I have written cannot
support this.) The only record I have seen to support that data is a record
by The Latter Day Saints. I have Shadrach born @1757 because his first
child was born in 1782. There was also a son named Meshack (b.1795-1875)
who Married Lucy Elizabeth Duckworth and his son Timothy married Sarah
Elizabeth Duckworth 1840 and thenmarried Rebecca Duckworth in 1866. I have
a file, that was sent me showing William (1767-1850) who married
Lucy Elizabeth Duckworth. If anyone has any more information
on this family group, please get in touch with me. July
5, 2000
Jeannie Rogers
angora@bellsouth.net
BECKHAM (BECKUM),WILLIAMS, PEARSON, REGAN, DEVOE -Looking
for African American relatives with the above listed surnames. Maternal
Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother- Bill Williams and Katie Pearson
- Their Children: Marie, Belle and Johnny. Belle married a Devoe and had
a daughter Joretha. Joretha married a Regan and had a son named Jake. Marie
(my grandmother) married a Calvin Beckham (Beckum) and they had Freddie,
Eddie, James and my mother Thelma. Johnny died in the 1940's in Ohio. Any
information will be appreciated. July 5,
2000
IPEGDB@aol.com
ANDERSON -Searching for any
info on family of SUMTER County resident James Gamble ANDERSON, died in
Civil War, Co, K, 23rd Regiment, SC Volunteers. July 10 2000
John M. Anderson
47 Woodland Park, Pine City, NY 14871
Jma1932@AOL.com
JONES - Searching for info.on
parents and siblings of William Jones b Amherst VA.1761 d Sumter Co., SC
1809 m Ann Beth Freeman b? d 1847 Sumter Co., SC. Children: James ,Elizabeth,
Mary,Peggy, Nancy, Eli, William, Leonard, Wiley, Betsy, Sarah.Will exchange
info.Thanks
August 13, 2000
Billy Jones
jones_64@iwon.com
CAIN - I have an ancestor
who was born and died in Sumter Dist SC. William Cain who fought in the
Revolutionary War. He was born abt 1748 and died abt 1799. He was married
to Sarah Linam, also of Sumter Dist. They had 2 children named James Cain
and Elisha Cain (both of these sons relocated to Jefferson Co., Ga and
are buried there I photographed their headstones). I was told by a 4th
or 5th cousin today that when William returned from the war, Sarah told
him she would not allow him back into the home because his gun had the
blood of other men on it. He had a second wife named Bathsheba; I do not
know if they also had children. I would love to find his gravesite if marked
or will, info re his parents or Sarah's Thanks in advance for your help.
August
20, 2000
William Cain Pilcher
dpilcher@alltel.net
SKINNER - I am searching
for information on the Skinners of Sumter County. I found a Charles L.
Skinner in the 1850 SC census living in Sumter County. I believe that he
was my ancestor. I would appreciate any information that anyone researching
the Skinner line could provide.
August 27, 2000
Lois Rogers
218 Oakwood Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
Jack54OM@aol.com
LEWIS - I am looking for
descendants of Henry and Elizabeth Lewis. According to an 1860 census they
were on the Allen Plantation. They had four sons, Cal, Sam, Henry. There
may be a connection between the Lewis and Allen families. August
27, 2000
Please reply by snail mail:
James Lewis 708 Bond St.
Plant City, Fl. 33566
RUGG - Looking for info a
James Rugg (SeRugg, SeaRugg or maybe Ruegg) from Sumter Co., SC in the
1800's. (Sept. 10, 2000)
Brenda Ezell
bezell@seark.net
WELCH -
I
would like to correspond and share some new data with any descendant of
Jefferson Reese Welch (Walsh on some records) born 1808 in Sumter District
and attended Brick Presbyterian Church. (Sept. 10, 2000)
Gene Welch
Genewelch@aol.com
WELDON -There is an obit
in SC newpaper with William Weldon d 1874 and Mrs. William Weldon d 1874.
My husband's great grandparents were (?William?) Benjamin Weldon m Martha
Lee (?) who we thought both died about 1876 but it could have been 1874.
My husband's grandfather was Samuel Henry Weldon b 1864 and was raised
by his brother Sidney upon the death of their parents around 1874-76. I
found a William & Martha Weldon with 2 daughters in 1850 census. There
were sons, Sidney, William, and Samuel. Looking for any info on this family.
(Sept. 10, 2000)
Emma Lou Weldon
5606 NW 55 Lane
Gainesville, FL
352-372-1383
elweldon@aol.com
CULPEPER'S BATTERY -I am
gathering information for a book on Culpeper's Battery (Co. C, Palmetto
Battalion SC Light Artillery). Many of the battery's men were from Sumter
Dist. SC. Does any one know of any letters, photos, memoirs etc...or family
stories that have survived concerning these men? I really believe their
story needs to be told and would love to include your family's contribution
in the book. If you have any questions about your ancestor's role in the
battery feel free to contact me. (September 10, 2000)
Rett Floyd
mfloyd@wpmedia.com
30 Oak Lane
Turbeville, SC 29162
BRUNSON -I would like to
know names of children of Isaac Brunson IV, married Mary Jones and Mary
Singleton. Isaac IV was son of Isaac III, RS and Susannah Ellender. Was
George Washington Brunson/ George Cantey Brunson 1775-1852 ( married Edy
Smith) a son?
(October 1, 2000)
Marie Brunson
Jefferson
mjeffers@surfsouth.com
BLACKWELL -Looking for ancestors
of Stephen Henry Blackwell, born about 1860 around Bethune or Sumter area.
Siblings are Martha b. @ 1847, Willey b. @ 18552, George b. @ 1859, Clyburn
b. @ 1856, Cely b. @ 1858, Julius b. @ 1862. (October 1, 2000)
Sue Chitty
903-962-4044
403 Larson
Grand Saline, TX 75140
DAVIS - I
am researching Emma DAVIS who is listed in the SSDI as receiving her last
benefits in Sumter County, SC. Emma C. (nee DICK) DAVIS was the wife of
Colonel Victor Allen DAVIS. Emma was born in 1920 and died in 1985. If
anyone has knowledge please contact me. Col. DAVIS and Emma had three children:
Rebecca, Winton Ashby, and Glenn Miller DAVIS. I would guess they would
still be alive. Thank you for your help and support.
(October
1, 2000)
Mike Kelly
firewalker@ncfreedom.net
139 Hubert Blvd, Apt. 102
Hubert, NC 28539
WILSON/ CRANE/ HEQUEMBOURG -
Seeking information and documentation on: FRANCES
ADALINE WILSON b. 1833 Sumter, SC. (parents unknown) Married to JOSEPH
BOATWRIGHT CRANE in 1857 Sumter, SC; son of Sidney Charles Crane and Catherine
Hequembourg. Catherine Hequembourg Crane died in 1879 Sumter, SC. Also
seeking info on Medical Schools in 1850s. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
(October
6, 2000)
Jeni Littles
SassyArts@aol.com
FRIERSON -Elizabeth Margaret
Frierson, daughter of William Frierson (b. Sumter district, SC) and Mary
Turner Graham, married Peter B. Nelson of Sweden. Their children were Mary
Jane, b. 8 Oct 1847 and Nellie Margaret, b. 12 Sept 1850. I know of William
Frierson's ancestors and his other children but very little of Elizabeth
Margaret Frierson. Please contact me if anyone has information about her.
October 22, 2000
Ernest Serpas
le98o@earthlink.net
WOODHAM -Searching for info
and records on ALL Woodham descendants. The Woodham family settled in old
Sumter District in the late 1700's and our relatives still live in Sumter
County and the surrounding area today. Edward Woodham Jr., a veteran of
the Revolutionary War, died in old Sumter District in 1820 (in the area
which is now part of Lee Co.). For more info and history of the Woodham
family, visit the Woodham Family Association's official website
at: http://www.geocities.com/~rewoodham/woodham.html
Robert Earl Woodham
3120 6th Ave.
Columbus, Ga. 31904
McCutchen -We are looking
for Thomas, George and Joseph White McCutchen. They are in Sumter County
back in the mid to late 1800's. October 22, 2000
Joanne and Wally
Montgomery
jmontgomery@mail.com
WRIGHT - Seeking any information
on John Wright appearing in 1790 census of Sumter Co., SC, especially family
summary. October 29, 2000
Ed Domangue
rhec01@email.sps.mot.com
P. O.Box 92511
Austin, TX 78709-2511
SHARPE & RHAMES - I am
seeking any information on my grandmother and grandfather's families. We
are Black-American. My grandmother, Elease Rhames married Irvin Sharpe.
They lived in Sumter and in Alcolu. Irvin Sharpe died in Alcolu in 1939.
My grandmother, died in 1954 in Albany, N.Y. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Barbara Sharpe-O'Neal
KAMTREZ@AOL.COM
NICHOLS - I am looking for information on Andrew
Jackson Nichols. He moved from the Sumter area between 1730 t0 1740, west
to Mississippi, with a new wife, one wagon, two mules and 4 slaves. We
would be thankful of any help.November 4, 2000
Bill Nichols
A19wp@aol.com
Philadelphia, PA
RICHBOURG/ WISE - Wanting
to correspond with anyone working the William RICHBOURG line. Looking for
proof of William's ancestry. Was his father John RICHBOURG, JR. who married
Sarah WISE? Was Sarah's father Nathan WISE? William was born 1802 in Sumter
District, SC. He married Mary Elizabeth GIBSON 1822 in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Sometime before 1840 they moved to Itawamba County, Mississippi. By 1850
they were living in Atalla County, Mississippi. By 1870 Mary Elizabeth
was living in Guadalupe County, Texas without William. Their children were:
Charity, John Wesley, Joseph Gibson, Cittura, William Woodson, Mana, Mary
Elizabeth, Flood McGrue, Martha A., Cynthia B. E., Thomas Lowery, and C.
Ben F. RICHBOURG. (Nov. 19, 2000)
Dianne Conaway
Blankenstein
blankenstein@prodigy.net
http://pages.prodigy.net/blankenstein
SHARP(E)/ WHEELER -I am looking
for any information on my g.g & g. grandparents. Their names are: Samuel
Sharp(e) b. 1835, and his son Samuel Sharp(e) b. 1881, Henry Wheeler b.
? and his wife Susan and their daughter Rosa (Ruth) Wheeler who became
Ruth Sharp(e). (November 19, 2000)
Brenda Ann Hayes
bhayes@wsgr.com
PUCKETT, JOHNSON -I am looking
for information on Fletcher Gamewell Puckett (Co. I, 23rd SC Vol., Civil
War) b. c. 1841 d. in the Civil War, according to the Manning Times. He
married Snow S. Johnson and had daughters Nettie and Maybelle Fletcher
Puckett. Any information on their parentage, dates, place of burial, country
of origin, etc., would be appreciated. (December 9, 2000)
Melanie Young
mlyoung1@flash.net
MURPHY, LAW - Am looking for
Family of M. Eleanor Murphy AKA Nellie born abt 1790 Sumter District SC.
She married Henry Law also of Sumter District, S. C. about 1812. Know Henry
Law was the 5th son of George Law and Ann Lord . I am descendant of Law
family. Any help would be appreciated.
(December 9, 2000)
Linda J. Giles
3240 N. W. 14th
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107
405-942-7285
RICHARDSON, THAMES - I am searching
for info on James Cameron Richardson and his wife Esther Henrrietta Thames.
Clarendon used to be old Beaufort district and this is where they were
from. James Cameron Richardsons home he built in 1852 is one SC first Historic
Registrys . My time frame I am looking at is about 1820-1865. Would anyone
know info on his siblings and where he may be buried as well as Esther
Henrrietta Thames?
(December 9, 2000)
Joanne
Buchanan
jbuchanan90706@hotmail.com
Simpson/Chancy - In 1762, Thomas
Simpson wrote his Will. It was in St. Marks Parish SC which included Sumter
County. Edmond Chancy witnessed this Will. I am searching for the location
where Thomas Simpson lived in 1762 in order to pinpoint the general area
that my ancestor lived. THOMAS SIMPSON, St. Mark's Parish, planter. Wife:
Jane. Son: William, under 21 years, all my land. Daus: [not named]. Brother:
William Simpson of Pennsylvania, land called McKown's old field. Cousin:
William Simpson, land which he bought and paid for. Exors: wife; William
Simpson; Samuel McClellon; Robert Patton; James Simpson. Wit: Edmond Chancy;
Francis Harris, his mark; James Barr. D: 6 Dec 1762. P: 30 Mar. 1764. R:
nd. p. 321. (December 9, 2000)
Robert Chancey
k4yaw@hotmail.com
Ph# 843-651-4639
533 Gilmore Ave
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
NOTE: Snail mail address will change by mid summer,
2001
HERRIOTT - Searching for any
information on my great, great, grand father, Henry Herriott, born approx
1840-50. Believed to be white or mulatto who married an Indian/Native American
woman named Sara or Sarah (last name unknown). They are listed in the 1870
census. Need any info on Henry's parents or what ever you have. Thanks!
(December 30, 2000)
S.M. (Sumter) Williams
SMITH - A Ga. passport was issued
Jan. 6, 1810 to Joseph Smith and John Smith to pass through the Creek Nation
enroute to Miss. Territory. The passport stated they were from Sumpter
District, S.C. John Smith born abt. 1795 and older brother Joseph wound
up in Amite Co., Ms. and eventually in Copiah Co., Ms. where both died.
Trying to determine location and parents in Sumter District. Any suggestions
appreciated.
(December 30, 2000)
Barney Smith, Jr.
RICHARDSON/THAMES - Searching
for a line of Richardsons from the Sumter area. In particular is a James
Cameron Richardson who married Esther Henrrietta Thames, daughter of Samuel
(Squire) Thames.
(December 30, 2000)
Joanne
Buchanan
jbuchanan90706@hotmail.com
MOORE - I am researching my ancestor,
Isham Moore, born in 1792, and married to Nancy Ann William(son). With
a daughter, Hannah Patience Moore (Stinson). The name appears in many Sumter
records, but I am having difficulty establishing information on one born
in 1792. Any information you may have that is not too much trouble would
be appreciated! (December 30, 2000)
Gwen Smith
nate_gwensmith@juno.com
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